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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 11:16 PM
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Bags are packed and in the back !
Central Florida to Harrisonburg Va.
A medium long trip of 14 hrs to a knife show of a club I belong to. The 4 display cases fit great along side the suit cases and my little service dog gets to go also! He has triped in the ram truck but not in the vet but I think he's going to be just fine as also the wife who in in charge of w as e mapt and guidance along with road breaking. Have done a 6 hr drive but not any thing longer tel now... hopefully the car does great and the seat cushion don't bite my legs.
Any one got recommendations for first long trip in a c7?
I will be checking here while she showers in am ....
Kind of excited for this trip! With a bit of luck my grand daughter might be close enough to drop on !
See you all there!
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 11:28 PM
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I frequently do 10 hour trips in my C7..... longest trip to date in the C7 was 5300 miles. Did 7600 in a C4 a few years back.. been driving long distances in Corvettes for 26 years... you'll be fine. Enjoy the ride!
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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That's hardly a road trip at all!

Make sure you let your "service dog" have regular breaks. Both you and your wife should as well.

Make sure you shower after your wife does.

Oh, ENJOY!
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 12:39 AM
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Have a safe trip - should be a lot of fun in the Vette.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 12:48 AM
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Have fun, take a lot of breaks and enjoy the ride! It's a fantastic road trip car!
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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You're gonna have a good time, enjoy the trip!
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:04 AM
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Last spring I went from DTW to ATL and back to visit my son. Not too far, but it's a great road trip car, you will enjoy it. Be prepared for questions at fuel stops and rest areas; people like these cars and are curious about them. Have fun
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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Have fun and enjoy the ride.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Enjoy the trip, enjoy the show, and be safe.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Love road trips! Have a good time and stay safe!
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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You should be fine Dave. The Wifey, and I were out yesterday in ours talking about how the car should do great on a road trip. Enjoy, and be safe.

And yes, don't push yourself. Take a break when needed.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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I hope you have a great trip in your C7 to the knife show.

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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Still on way but speed trap in Ga will cost
And I knew Ga has been a speed trap so I dont even go+ 10!
Mostly +5 to 7
So ever more in Ga do one under in left lane
Note I don't drive in right lane due to diesel exhaust from purely maintained trucks that makes me sick with migraines ...
Sorry Ga drivers....

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1776DAVE
Still on way but speed trap in Ga will cost
And I knew Ga has been a speed trap so I dont even go+ 10!
Mostly +5 to 7
So ever more in Ga do one under in left lane
Note I don't drive in right lane due to diesel exhaust from purely maintained trucks that makes me sick with migraines ...
Sorry Ga drivers....

Be careful in North Carolina Dave. The Highway Patrol is in the middle of a ticket campaign here. Stay as close to the limit as possible.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 05:40 PM
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Half way through NC seen none yet but watching !
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